Inspections
OMVIC's
inspectors conduct inspections
of registered dealers and have right of access to
business books and records.
Inspections are conducted in
order to ensure ongoing
compliance with the
Motor Vehicle Dealers Act
(MVDA).
Under the
MVDA, appropriately appointed
inspectors have the right to
inspect a dealer's premises, to
view and photocopy books and
records and to make inquiries
regarding any complaint received
regarding the dealer's conduct.
A record is kept of all
completed inspections and, as
necessary, follow-up action is
taken.
Results of
inspections conducted under the
MVDA are not a matter of public
record.
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learn more about our Code of Professionalism
Disciplinary Process
The
Code of Ethics
regulation applies to
all registered motor vehicle dealers
and salespeople in
Ontario. The
Standards of Business
Practice interpret the Code
of Ethics by providing practical
examples and applying the
standards of honesty and
integrity in specific situation.
These represent minimum standards
which OMVIC anticipates
registrants will wish to exceed.
Conduct that does not comply
with the Code of Ethics and
Standards of Business Practice
will be considered grounds for
the Registrar to issue a notice
of complaint which starts the
disciplinary process.
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learn more about the Discipline Process
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learn more about becoming a
member of the Discipline and
Appeals Committee
Investigations and Prosecutions
OMVIC's
investigators are appointed
under the MVDA and the
Provincial Offences Act. They
are empowered to conduct
investigations under several
relevant statutes. As a result
of those investigations,
investigators may lay charges
under a number of provincial
statutes including the
Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.
Results of
investigations conducted under the
MVDA and related statutes are
not a matter of public record,
unless they escalate into a
prosecution and a conviction is
attained.
Curbsider Convictions
Policy for Publishing
Information in the Public
Interest (Section 27)
Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)
The
Registrar may issue a proposal
to suspend, refuse or revoke
registration. The Registrar's
proposal can be appealed to the
Licence Appeal Tribunal.
LAT is an independent
tribunal that hears appeals of
Proposals. LAT also hears
appeals with respect to the
Motor Vehicle Dealers
Compensation Fund and Orders of
the Registrar Re: False
Advertising.
For more
information on LAT, please visit
its
website.
Click
here to read LAT decisions in cases related
to the MVDA
Click here for information on Orders of the Registrar Re: False Advertising
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